tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16918813444853698152017-05-06T06:59:37.745-04:00Page's PagesDave Pagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863359190639110820noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125blogspot/HbmJVhttps://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691881344485369815.post-1026048272367001602016-09-07T10:02:00.001-04:002016-10-11T16:56:17.700-04:002016 Fire Prevention Displays and Events<p dir="ltr">Every year, since 1922, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has celebrated National Fire Prevention Week, during the Sunday-Saturday in which October 9th falls.&nbsp; October 9 is the date the the "Great Chicago Fire" did the most damage, fires also did mass devastation in Peshtigo, Wisconsin and across Michigan.&nbsp; The NFPA also chooses a theme for the week, this year's theme is "Don’t Wait – Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years"</p><p dir="ltr">Fire departments use the month of October to do a variety of public education displays at schools, fire stations, businesses, etc to raise awareness of why fire safety is important and to showcase the equipment they use, answer questions, and let kids (big and small) try out the various equipment.</p><p dir="ltr">Most fire department open houses include some sort of demonstration (vehicle extrication, fire attack, rappelling, etc), a variety of emergency vehicles on display, freebies for the kids, etc.&nbsp; Some of the open houses may include some food (breakfast, hot dogs, cookies, etc), a helicopter, bounce house, and more. Check with your local fire department for more information.</p><p dir="ltr">Below is a list of fire department open houses from across the state that I have been able to compile.&nbsp; If your local FD is not listed, check with them to see if they will be having one.&nbsp; If you know of one that's not listed feel free to share it with me as well and as time allows I will update the list.&nbsp; Feel free to share with others.</p><p dir="ltr">The list goes in order by date:</p><p dir="ltr">9/10</p><p dir="ltr">Waterford - Breakfast - 830-11 - 2495 Crescent Lake - Oakland County&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Holly - Community Fun Day - All Day - Downtown - Oakland County</p><p dir="ltr">Hamburg Twp - 10-3 - 10100 Veterans Memorial - Livingston County</p><p dir="ltr">Livingston County Emergency Preparedness Expo - 930-330 - 1911 Tooley, Howell</p><p dir="ltr"><br></p><p dir="ltr">9/11</p><p dir="ltr">Bloomfield Hills - 12-4 - 45 E Long Lake - Oakland County</p><p dir="ltr">Cadillac - Safety Expo - 1-4 - 200 N Lake - Wexford County</p><p dir="ltr">Elba Twp - Breakfast - 8-12 - 4717 Lippincott - Lapeer County</p><p dir="ltr"><br></p><p dir="ltr">9/13</p><p dir="ltr">Flint Twp - National Night Out - 430-730 - several area PD &amp; FD on hand - 5200 Norko - Genesee County</p><p dir="ltr"><br></p><p dir="ltr">9/17</p><p dir="ltr">Alto - Breakfast - 7-10 - 6260 Bancroft SE - Kent County</p><p dir="ltr">Van Buren Twp - 10-2 - 10276 Belleville - Wayne County</p><p dir="ltr"><br></p><p dir="ltr">9/22</p><p dir="ltr">North Muskegon - 6-8 - 1102 Ruddiman - Muskegon County</p><p dir="ltr"><br></p><p dir="ltr">9/24</p><p dir="ltr">Norton Shores - 10-3 - 1100 E Pontaluna - Muskegon County&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Bridgeport Twp - 75th Anniversary - 11-3 - 6204 Dixie Hwy - Saginaw County&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Wayne County Community College Downriver - 9-1 - 21000 Northline&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Shelby Twp - Police Open House - 10-2 - 52530 Van Dyke - Macomb County&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Berkley - 1-3 - 2395 W 12 Mile - Oakland County&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Oak Park - 1-4 - 14000 Oak Park Blvd - Oakland County&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Mt Morris Twp - 11-3 -&nbsp;4135 N Jennings - Genesee County&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Gladwin - 11-2 - 700 E Cedar - Gladwin County</p><p dir="ltr"><br></p><p dir="ltr">9/25</p><p dir="ltr">Thomas Twp - Breakfast/Open House - 9-1 - 355 N Miller - Saginaw County</p><p dir="ltr">Birch Run - Breakfast - 9-1 - 8411 Main - Saginaw County</p><p dir="ltr"><br></p><p dir="ltr">10/1</p><p dir="ltr">Rochester Hills - Display/Demonstration - 9-12 - Home Depot, 225 W Avon - Oakland County&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Maybee - 11-3 - 8755 Baldwin - Monroe County&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Highland Twp - Breakfast - 730-1230 - 250 W Livingston - Oakland County&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Highland Twp - Open House - 11-3 - 250 W Livingston - Oakland County&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Frankenlust - 11-3 - 2401 Delta - Bay County</p><p dir="ltr">Waterford - 10-2 - 2495 Crescent Lake - Oakland County&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Delta Twp - Community Day - 11-2 - Lansing Mall - Eaton County - Several area depts</p><p dir="ltr">Addison Twp - 11-2 - 4026 Forest - Oakland County&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Fraser - 1130-330 - 33000 Garfield - Macomb County</p><p dir="ltr">Wayne-Westland - Breakfast - 9-12 - 3300 S Wayne - Wayne County</p><p dir="ltr">Cannon Twp - Breakfast - 8-1030 - 6878 Belding NE - Kent County</p><p dir="ltr">Moorland Twp - 12-2 -&nbsp;12416 Apple - Muskegon County&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Oakland Twp - 12-4 - 1888 Rochester - Oakland County</p><p dir="ltr">Dutton - Community Event - 10-2 - East Kentwood HS, 6230 Kalamazoo - Kent County</p><p dir="ltr"><br></p><p dir="ltr">10/2</p><p dir="ltr">Rochester Hills - 12-3 - 1111 Horizon Ct - Oakland County&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Argentine Twp - 12-4 - 9048 Silver Lake - Genesee County</p><p dir="ltr">Washington Twp - 12-4 - 11300 27 Mile - Macomb County</p><p dir="ltr">Roseville - 1-4 - 18750 Common - Macomb County&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Sterling Heights - 11-2 - 12850 15 Mile - Macomb County</p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Escanaba Twp - 1-5 - 8189 P-5 Road - Delta County&nbsp;</span><br></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Ray Twp - Breakfast - 7-1 -&nbsp;</span><font face="sans-serif">20301 29 Mile - Macomb County</font></p><p dir="ltr"><font face="sans-serif">Saugatuck Twp - 12-3 - 3342 Blue Star Hwy - Allegan County</font></p><p dir="ltr"><font face="sans-serif">Commerce Twp - 12-3 -&nbsp;1485 E Oakley Park - Oakland County&nbsp;</font></p><p dir="ltr"><font face="sans-serif">Saginaw Twp - Breakfast/Open House - 9-1 - 3211 McCarty - Saginaw County&nbsp;</font></p><p dir="ltr"><font face="sans-serif">Mundy Twp - 1-4 - 4011 W Hill - Genesee County&nbsp;</font></p><p dir="ltr"><font face="sans-serif">Grosse Pte Woods - 12-3 -20025 Mack Plaza - Wayne County</font></p><p dir="ltr"><font face="sans-serif">Southgate - 10-1 - 14730 Reaume - Wayne County</font></p><p dir="ltr"><br></p><p dir="ltr">10/3</p><p dir="ltr">Mills Twp - 6-8 - 2601 E Shearer - Midland County</p><p dir="ltr">Port Sheldon - 6-8 - 16207 Port Sheldon - Ottawa County</p><p dir="ltr"><br></p><p dir="ltr">10/6</p><p dir="ltr">Muskegon Heights - 6-8 - 2715 Baker - Muskegon County</p><p dir="ltr"><br></p><p dir="ltr">10/7</p><p dir="ltr">Rochester Hills - Apparatus Display - 7-9 - several area FD on hand - Meijer, 3175 S Rochester - Oakland County&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Farmington Hills - 3-7 - 31455 W 11 Mile - Oakland County</p><p dir="ltr">Holland - Fire Truck Parade - 7pm - along 8th in Downtown Holland - Ottawa County</p><p dir="ltr">Holland - Safety Event - 730p-9p - 150 W 8th - Ottawa County</p><p dir="ltr"><br></p><p dir="ltr">10/8</p><p dir="ltr">Dryden - 10-2 - 5532 Main - Lapeer County&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Royal Oak - 11-2 - 215 E Sixth - Oakland County</p><p dir="ltr">Birmingham - 1-4 - 572 S Adams - Oakland County&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Dearborn Heights - 10-2 - 1999 N Beech Daly - Wayne County&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Wayland - 2-4 - 160 W Superior - Allegan County&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Brown City - 10-2 - 4090 Main - Sanilac County&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Wixom - 10-2 - 1345 N Wixom - Oakland County&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Leighton Twp - 10-2 - 1148 144th - Allegan County</p><p dir="ltr">Richland Twp - 9-1 - 7401 N 32nd - Kalamazoo County</p><p dir="ltr">Frankfort - Breakfast - 7-12 - 1223 James - Benzie County</p><p dir="ltr">Mason - 10-2 - 221 W Ash - Ingham County&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Dearborn - 12-2 - 19800 Outer - Wayne County&nbsp;</p><a data-atyp="prec" jsaction="bct.cba" data-url="intent://maps.google.com/maps?client=ms-android-verizon&amp;um=1&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;fb=1&amp;gl=us&amp;entry=s&amp;sa=X&amp;ftid=0x8824a639f134abfd:0x8f58274f030fd3c8&amp;gmm=CgIgAQ%3D%3D#Intent;scheme=http;package=com.google.android.apps.maps;S.browser_fallback_url=https://maps.google.com/maps%3Fclient%3Dms-android-verizon&amp;um%3D1&amp;ie%3DUTF-8&amp;fb%3D1&amp;gl%3Dus&amp;entry%3Ds&amp;sa%3DX&amp;ftid%3D0x8824a639f134abfd:0x8f58274f030fd3c8&amp;gmm%3DCgIgAQ%253D%253D;end" role="link" tabindex="0" data-ved="0ahUKEwjC1eS9l6XPAhWE1IMKHSq3CDMQ4kAIRTAF" style="max-height: 999999px; color: rgb(26, 13, 171); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0980392); font-family: Roboto-Regular, HelveticaNeue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; background-color: rgb(242, 242, 242);"><span class="_GLb _jgc" style="max-height: 999999px; color: rgb(25, 25, 25); display: table-cell; line-height: 20px; padding-top: 4px; vertical-align: middle;"><br></span></a><p dir="ltr">10/9</p><p dir="ltr">Allen Park - 12-3 - 6730 Roosevelt - Wayne County&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Grand Blanc - 12-3 - 117 High - Genesee County&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Fenton Twp - 11-3 - 5120 Owen - Genesee County&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">West Bloomfield - 12-3 - 4601 Orchard Lake- Oakland County&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Troy - 1-4 - 1019 E Big Beaver - Oakland County<br></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Troy - 1-4 - 5600 Livernois - Oakland County</span><br></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Troy - 1-4 - 2400 W Big Beaver - Oakland County</span><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><br></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Troy - 1-4 - 6399 John R - Oakland County</span><br></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Troy - 1-4 - 5901 Coolidge - Oakland County</span><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><br></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Rochester - 12-3 - 277 E 2nd - Oakland County</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Bloomfield Twp - All City Services Open House - 12-4 - 1155 Exeter - Oakland County&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Chesterfield Twp - 12-3 - 33991 23 Mile - Macomb County</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">New Baltimore - Breakfast - 8-1 - 36535 Green - Macomb County</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">St Clair Shores - 12-3 - 26700 Harper - Macomb County</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Macomb Twp - 12-3 - 47711 North Ave - Macomb County</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Utica - 11-3 - 7609 Auburn - Macomb County&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Swartz Creek - 1-4 - 8100 B-Civic - Genesee County</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Hartford - Breakfast - 7-12 - 436 E Main - Van Buren County</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Mt Clemens - 12-4 - 2 Dickinson - Macomb County&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Pittsfield Twp - 12-3 - 6227 W Michigan - Washtenaw County&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Oxford - 12-3 - 96 N Washington - Oakland County</span><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><br></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Riga Twp - 2-6 - 7817 Riga - Lenawee County</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Lincoln Park - 12-4 - 1355 Cleophus - Wayne County&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Lenox Twp - 11-3 - 59950 Gratiot - Macomb County</span><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><br></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><br></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">10/10</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Newaygo - 6-8 - 177 Cooperative Center - Newaygo County</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Milan - 6-9 - 45 Wabash - Wayne County</span><br></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Crockery Twp - 6-8 - 16875 Main - Ottawa County</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><br></span></p><p dir="ltr">10/11</p><p dir="ltr">Grandville - 6-8 - 3215 Wilson - Kent County</p><p dir="ltr">Egelston - 6-8 - 5380 E Apple - Muskegon County</p><p dir="ltr">Benton Twp - 6-8 - 4713 Hartel Rd - Eaton County</p><p dir="ltr">Grand Haven Twp - 530-8 - 13250 168th - Ottawa County</p><p dir="ltr"><br></p><p dir="ltr">10/12</p><p dir="ltr">Gobles-Pine Grove - 6-9 - 15919 32nd - Van Buren County<br></p><p dir="ltr">Dalton Twp - 6-8 - 1650 E Riley Thompson - Muskegon County&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Forsyth Twp - 6-8 - 99 Pine - Marquette County</p><p dir="ltr">West Iron County - 5-?? - 640 N 9th - Iron County</p><p dir="ltr"><br></p><p dir="ltr">10/13</p><p dir="ltr">Delta Twp - 6-8 - 811 N Canal - Eaton County</p><p dir="ltr">Spring Lake - 6-8 - 16681 148th - Ottawa County</p><p dir="ltr">Grant Twp - 6-8 - 7942 Wildcat - St Clair County</p><p dir="ltr">Potterville - 6-8 - 317 N Nelson - Eaton County&nbsp;</p><a data-atyp="prec" jsaction="bct.cba" data-url="intent://maps.google.com/maps?client=ms-android-verizon&amp;yv=2&amp;um=1&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;fb=1&amp;gl=us&amp;entry=s&amp;sa=X&amp;ftid=0x8819823524dd7b77:0xaf819f924e5768a5&amp;gmm=CgIgAQ%3D%3D#Intent;scheme=http;package=com.google.android.apps.maps;S.browser_fallback_url=https://maps.google.com/maps%3Fclient%3Dms-android-verizon&amp;yv%3D2&amp;um%3D1&amp;ie%3DUTF-8&amp;fb%3D1&amp;gl%3Dus&amp;entry%3Ds&amp;sa%3DX&amp;ftid%3D0x8819823524dd7b77:0xaf819f924e5768a5&amp;gmm%3DCgIgAQ%253D%253D;end" role="link" tabindex="0" data-ved="0ahUKEwiX4vbA6oDPAhWBMyYKHRxiDgUQ4kAIJDAE" style="max-height: 999999px; color: rgb(26, 13, 171); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0980392); font-family: Roboto-Regular, HelveticaNeue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="_GLb _jgc" style="max-height: 999999px; color: rgb(25, 25, 25); display: table-cell; padding-top: 4px; vertical-align: middle;"><br></span></a><p dir="ltr">10/15</p><p dir="ltr">Van Buren Twp - Breakfast - 9-12 - 7981 Belleville - Wayne County&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Armada - 10-4 - 23175 Armada Center - Macomb County</p><p dir="ltr">Huron Valley Ambulance - 1-4 - 1200 State Circle, Pittsfield Twp - Washtenaw County&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Hamlin Twp - 11-2 - 64635 Clinton Trail - Eaton County</p><p dir="ltr">Fenton City - 12-3 - 205 E Caroline - Genesee County</p><p dir="ltr">North Oakland County Fire Authority - 1-4 - 5051 Grange Hall</p><p dir="ltr">Madison Heights - 10-2 - 31313 Brush - Oakland County&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Milford - 11-3 - 325 W Huron - Oakland County&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Grand Haven - 11-1 - 525 Washington - Ottawa County</p><p dir="ltr">Shelby Twp - 10-2 - 6345 23 Mile - Macomb County&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Northville City - 9-4 - 215 W Main - Wayne County (other events at station 10/10-10/14)</p><p dir="ltr"><span style="text-align: center;">Brownstown - 11-3 - 24150 Sibley </span><font color="#2b2b2b" face="Lato, sans-serif" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">- Wayne County</span></font></p><p dir="ltr"><font color="#2b2b2b" face="Lato, sans-serif" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Jamestown Twp - Breakfast - 7-10 - 36th x Perry - Ottawa County</span></font></p><p dir="ltr"><font color="#2b2b2b" face="Lato, sans-serif" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">New Haven - 10-2 - 57775 Main - Macomb County&nbsp;</span></font></p><p dir="ltr"><font color="#2b2b2b" face="Lato, sans-serif" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Dorr Twp - Breakfast - 8-12 - 4196 18th - Allegan County</span></font></p><p dir="ltr"><font color="#2b2b2b" face="Lato, sans-serif" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Battle Creek - 2-4 - 145 N Washington - Calhoun County</span></font></p><p dir="ltr"><font color="#2b2b2b" face="Lato, sans-serif" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Fairfield Twp - 12-3 - 9965 Brown - Lenawee County</span></font></p><p dir="ltr"><font color="#2b2b2b" face="Lato, sans-serif" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Grand Traverse Metro - 11-3 - 3000 Albany - Grand Traverse County</span></font></p><p dir="ltr"><font color="#2b2b2b" face="Lato, sans-serif" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Augusta Twp - 12-4 - 10985 Whittaker - Washtenaw County</span></font></p><p dir="ltr"><font color="#2b2b2b" face="Lato, sans-serif" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Livonia - 10-1 - 35000 7 Mile - Wayne County</span></font></p><p dir="ltr"><font color="#2b2b2b" face="Lato, sans-serif" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Williamston - Breakfast - 8-1130 - 1296 W Grand River - Ingham County</span></font></p><p dir="ltr"><font color="#2b2b2b" face="Lato, sans-serif" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Midland Twp - 10-2 - 973 Poseyville - Midland County</span></font></p><p dir="ltr"><font color="#2b2b2b" face="Lato, sans-serif" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Monroe - 12-4 - 75 Scott - Monroe County&nbsp;</span></font></p><p dir="ltr"><br></p><p dir="ltr">10/16</p><p dir="ltr">Brighton - 12-3 - 615 W Grand River - Livingston County&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Howell - 1-4 - 1211 W Grand River - Livingston County&nbsp;</span><br></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Clawson - 12-3 - 111 Gardner - Oakland County</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Clinton Twp - 12-3 - 42601 Romeo Plank - Macomb County</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Centerline - 10-2 - 7070 E 10 Mile - Macomb County</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Richmond - Breakfast - 830-12 - 68225 Main - Macomb County&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Richmond - 12-3 - 68225 Main - Macomb County&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Chelsea - 12-4 - 200 W Middle - Washtenaw County</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Almont - Breakfast - 8-12 - 7487 Tubspring - Lapeer County</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Ira Twp - Breakfast - 8-12 - 7065 Meldrum - St Clair County</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Carsonville - Soup Dinner - 11-6 - 4055 Orchard - Sanilac County</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Ford River - Breakfast - 8-1 - 3845 K - Delta County</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Wyandotte - Breakfast - 8-12 - 266 Maple - Wayne County&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Monitor Twp - 12-3 - 2483 Midland - Bay County</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Orion Twp - 11-2 - 465 S Baldwin - Oakland County&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><br></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">10/19</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Croswell - Spaghetti Dinner - 430-730 - 7 Croswell Rd - Sanilac County</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><br></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">10/22</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Portage - Public Safety Display - Lowe's, 5108 S Westnedge - Kalamazoo County</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Meridian Twp - all day -&nbsp;</span><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Verdana, sans, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">5000 Okemos - Ingham County</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Verdana, sans, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Hillsdale - Halloween - 530-7 - 2323 W Bacon - Hillsdale County&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><br></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">10/29</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Sparta - Halloween Carnival - 11-2 - 36 Elmwood - Kent County</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Ross-Augusta - Halloween - 1-4 - 109 W Clinton - Kalamazoo County&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><br></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">10/30</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Portsmouth Twp - Breakfast - 9-1 - 1711 Cass Avenue - Bay County</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><br></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">10/31</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Olivet - 6-8 - 117 East - Eaton County</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><br></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">11/5</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Ahmeek - Spaghetti Dinner - 12-6 - 13 Vivian - Keweenaw County&nbsp;</span></p><a data-atyp="prec" jsaction="bct.cba" data-url="intent://maps.google.com/maps?client=ms-android-verizon&amp;um=1&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;fb=1&amp;gl=us&amp;entry=s&amp;sa=X&amp;ftid=0x8823e3e12735b823:0xdc1835419d0f4ba3&amp;gmm=CgIgAQ%3D%3D#Intent;scheme=http;package=com.google.android.apps.maps;S.browser_fallback_url=https://maps.google.com/maps%3Fclient%3Dms-android-verizon&amp;um%3D1&amp;ie%3DUTF-8&amp;fb%3D1&amp;gl%3Dus&amp;entry%3Ds&amp;sa%3DX&amp;ftid%3D0x8823e3e12735b823:0xdc1835419d0f4ba3&amp;gmm%3DCgIgAQ%253D%253D;end" role="link" tabindex="0" data-ved="0ahUKEwjZ_NWLhoHPAhVDOCYKHWF0B3wQ4kAIQzAE" style="max-height: 999999px; color: rgb(26, 13, 171); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0980392); font-family: Roboto-Regular, HelveticaNeue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; background-color: rgb(242, 242, 242);"><span class="_GLb _jgc" style="max-height: 999999px; color: rgb(25, 25, 25); display: table-cell; padding-top: 4px; vertical-align: middle;"><br></span></a><p dir="ltr"><br></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oXzfryAXqlc/V9Ad-ZZbt1I/AAAAAAAAEmw/5RMDw5lEjio/s1600/fpw16banner.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oXzfryAXqlc/V9Ad-ZZbt1I/AAAAAAAAEmw/5RMDw5lEjio/s640/fpw16banner.png"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zEk0_jO2L1Q/V9Ad_QM7Q1I/AAAAAAAAEm0/oIE9JfbIkpI/s1600/IMG_20160827_151335.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zEk0_jO2L1Q/V9Ad_QM7Q1I/AAAAAAAAEm0/oIE9JfbIkpI/s640/IMG_20160827_151335.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y8mBEivMx8Q/V9Ad_6XpAdI/AAAAAAAAEm4/6CHaTLqGBKw/s1600/IMG_20151009_191619.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y8mBEivMx8Q/V9Ad_6XpAdI/AAAAAAAAEm4/6CHaTLqGBKw/s640/IMG_20151009_191619.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VNul78zBWQ0/V9AeAWjH1iI/AAAAAAAAEm8/CoaXGyPS0CM/s1600/IMG_20151004_142543.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VNul78zBWQ0/V9AeAWjH1iI/AAAAAAAAEm8/CoaXGyPS0CM/s640/IMG_20151004_142543.jpg"> </a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/HbmJV/~4/huhiIalU2ag" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Dave Pagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863359190639110820noreply@blogger.com0http://davepagespage.blogspot.com/2016/09/2016-fire-prevention-displays-and-events.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691881344485369815.post-65648532341236826722015-08-26T08:58:00.001-04:002015-10-04T10:54:56.442-04:002015 Fire Department Open Houses and Displays <p dir="ltr">Every year, since 1922, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has celebrated National Fire Prevention Week, during the Sunday-Saturday in which October 9th falls.&nbsp; October 9 is the date the the "Great Chicago Fire" did the most damage, fires also did mass devastation in Peshtigo, Wisconsin and across Michigan.&nbsp; The NFPA also chooses a theme for the week, this year's theme is "Hear the beep where you sleep."</p><p dir="ltr">Fire departments use the month of October to do a variety of public education displays at schools, fire stations, businesses, etc to raise awareness of why fire safety is important and to showcase the equipment they use, answer questions, and let kids (big and small) try out the various equipment.</p><p dir="ltr">Most fire department open houses include some sort of demonstration (vehicle extrication, fire attack, rappelling, etc), a variety of emergency vehicles on display, freebies for the kids, etc.&nbsp; Some of the open houses may include some food (breakfast, hot dogs, cookies, etc), a helicopter, bounce house, and more. Check with your local fire department for more information.</p><p dir="ltr">Below is a list of fire department open houses from across the state that I have been able to compile.&nbsp; If your local FD is not listed, check with them to see if they will be having one.&nbsp; If you know of one that's not listed feel free to share it with me as well and as time allows I will update the list.&nbsp; Feel free to share with others.</p><p dir="ltr">The list goes in order by date:</p><p dir="ltr">*October*</p><p dir="ltr">10/1</p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Muskegon County - Muskegon Twp - 10/1 6-8 - 1699 Getty</span></p><p dir="ltr">10/2</p><p dir="ltr">Oakland County - Farmington Hills - 10/2 3-7 - 31455 W. 11 Mile</p><p dir="ltr">10/3</p><p dir="ltr">Oakland County - Huntington Woods - 10/3 430-6 - 12755 W. 11 Mile</p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Oakland County - Oakland Township - 10/3 12-4 - 1888 N Rochester</span><br></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Oakland County - Waterford - 10/3 10-2 - 2495 Crescent Lake</span></p><p dir="ltr">Lenawee County - Blissfield - 10/3 11-4 - 299 E. Adrian<br></p><p dir="ltr">Shiawassee County - Owosso - 10/3 9-1 - Home Depot</p><p dir="ltr">Macomb County - Utica - 10/3 11-4 - 7609 Auburn</p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Macomb County - Bruce Twp - 10/3 10-1 - 223 E. Gates</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Muskegon County - Moorland Twp - 10/3 12-3 - 12416 Apple</span><br></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Wayne County - Canton -10/3 10-2 - 1100 S. Canton Center</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Wayne County -Dearborn (Melvindale) - 10/3 12-2 - 3160 Oakwood</span></p><p dir="ltr">10/4</p><p dir="ltr">Washtenaw County - Pittsfield Twp - 10/4 12-3 - 6227 W. Michigan Ave</p><p dir="ltr">Macomb County - Sterling Heights - 10/4 11-3 - 12850 15 Mile</p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Macomb County - St Clair Shores - 10/4 12-3 - 26700 Harper</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Macomb County - Macomb Twp - 10/4 12-3 - 47711 North Ave</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Macomb County - Washington Twp - 10/4 12-4 - 11300 27 Mile</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Macomb County - Armada - 10/4 12-3 - 23175 Armada Center</span><br></p><p dir="ltr">Wayne County - Grosse Pte Woods - 10/4 12-4 - 20025 Mack Plaza<br></p><p dir="ltr">Genesee County - Argentine Twp - 10/4 10-2 - 9048 Silver Lake</p><p dir="ltr">Oakland County - Troy - 10/4 1-4 - All 6 fire stations</p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Oakland County - Commerce Township - 10/4 12-3 - Richardson Center, 1485 Oakley Park Rd</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Oakland County - West Bloomfield Twp - 10/4 12-3 - 4601 Orchard Lake</span><br></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Oakland County - Rochester Hills - 10/4 12-3 - 1111 Horizon Ct</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Saginaw County - Saginaw Twp - 10/4 9-1 - 3211 McCarty</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><br></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">10/5</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Allegan County - Leighton Twp - 10/5 7-830 - 4451 12th Street (Library)</span><br></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">10/6</span><br></p><p dir="ltr">Muskegon County - Egelston Twp - 10/6 6-8 - 5380 E. Apple<br></p><p dir="ltr">Washtenaw County - Milan - 10/6 6-9 - 45 Wabash</p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Kent County - Grandville - 10/6 6-8 - 3215 Wilson SW</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Oakland County - Orion Twp - 10/6 5-9 - Hollywood Market, 1100 S Lapeer</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Ottawa County - Grand Haven Twp - 10/6 - 530-8 -&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">13250 168th Ave</span></p><p dir="ltr">10/7<br></p><p dir="ltr">Van Buren County - Gobles - 10/7 6-9 - 15919 32nd St</p><p dir="ltr">Allegan County - Wayland - 10/7 6-8 - 160 W. Superior&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">10/8</p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Ottawa County - Spring Lake - 10/8 6-8 - 16681 148th Ave</span><br></p><p dir="ltr">10/9</p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Oakland County - Rochester Hills - 10/9, 7-9 - Meijer, 3175 S. Rochester - Apparatus Display</span><br></p><p dir="ltr">10/10</p><p dir="ltr">Oakland County - Rose Twp - 10/10 1-4 - 280 W Rose Center (North Oakland Sta 3)</p><p dir="ltr">Oakland County - Birmingham - 10/10 1-4 - 572 S. Adams</p><p dir="ltr">Oakland County - Wixom - 10/10 10-2 - 1345 N. Wixom</p><p dir="ltr">Oakland County - Walled Lake - 10/10 10-2 - 1499 E. Maple</p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Oakland County - Addison Twp - 10/10 10-2 - 4026 Forest</span><br></p><p dir="ltr">Ottawa County - Grand Haven - 10/10 11-1 - 525 Washington</p><p dir="ltr">Eaton County - Hamlin Twp - 10/10 11-4 - 6463 S Clinton Trail</p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Genesee County - Fenton City - 10/10 12-4 - 205 E. Caroline St</span><br></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Lapeer County - Metamora - 10/10 10-2 - 730 W Dryden</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Manistee County - Manistee - 10/10 11-3 - 281 First St</span><br></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Osceola County - Reed City - 10/10 12-2 - Roth Street Park</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Washtenaw County - Augusta Twp - 10/10 12-4 - 10985 Whitaker</span></p><p dir="ltr"><font face="sans-serif">Macomb County - Shelby Twp - 10/10 10-2 - 6345 23 Mile</font></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Grand Traverse County - GTC Metro - 10/10 11-3 - all 5 fire stations (1, 8, 9, 11, and 12)</span><br></p><p dir="ltr"><font face="sans-serif">Washtenaw County - Augusta Twp - 10/10 12-4 -&nbsp;10985 Whittaker Rd</font></p><p dir="ltr"><font face="sans-serif">Wayne County - Dearborn - 10/10 12-2 -&nbsp;19800 Outer Drive</font></p><p dir="ltr"><font face="sans-serif">Wayne County - Brownstown Twp - 10/10 10-3 - Sibley x Telegraph&nbsp;</font></p><p dir="ltr">10/11<br></p><p dir="ltr">Monroe County - Monroe Twp - 10/11 1-4 - 15331 S. Dixie Hwy</p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Washtenaw County - Manchester - 10/11 1-3 - 275 S Macomb St</span><br></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Oakland County - Clawson - 10/11 12-3 - 111 Gardner</span><br></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Oakland County - Hazel Park - 10/11 10-1 - 22830 Russell</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Oakland County - Bloomfield Twp - 10/11 12-4 - 4200 S. Telegraph&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Oakland County - Milford - 10/11 11-3 - 325 W. Huron</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Oakland County - Rochester - 10/11 12-3 - 277 E. Second</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="color: rgb(61, 61, 61); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22.1px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Livingston County - Brighton - 10/11 10-3 - 616 West Grand River Ave</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Macomb County - New Baltimore - 10/11 8-1 - 36535 Green (Pancake Breakfast)</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">10/12</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Ottawa County - Ferrysburg - 10/12 6-8 - 601 174th</span><br></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">10/13</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Muskegon County - Ravenna - 10/13 6-8 - 3770 Blackmer Rd</span><br></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Clinton County - DeWitt Twp - 10/13 6-8 - 1080 E. Wieland&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">10/14</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Muskegon County - Dalton Twp - 10/14 6-8 - 1650 E. Riley-Thompson</span><br></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Eaton County - Charlotte - 10/14 630-9 - 911 W. Shepherd</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">10/17</span><br></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Wayne County - Dearborn Heights - 10/17 10-2 - 1999 N Beech Daly</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">10/18</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Washtenaw County - Chelsea - 10/18 12-4 - 200 W Middle St</span></p><p dir="ltr"><br></p><p dir="ltr"><br></p><div class="separator" style="text-align: start; clear: both;"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QiOqt3yknlA/Vd233264m5I/AAAAAAAAEg8/qrX98QozNp8/s1600/2015-NFPA-Fire-Prevention-Week-Logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QiOqt3yknlA/Vd233264m5I/AAAAAAAAEg8/qrX98QozNp8/s640/2015-NFPA-Fire-Prevention-Week-Logo.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0J-8xBRIqt0/VfG_qYZogGI/AAAAAAAAEhU/RWPTL0TpKMU/s1600/IMG_20150823_141041.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0J-8xBRIqt0/VfG_qYZogGI/AAAAAAAAEhU/RWPTL0TpKMU/s640/IMG_20150823_141041.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bWFoXzRYtuQ/VfG_skduCaI/AAAAAAAAEhc/OcO2Imu75w0/s1600/20150823_125557.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bWFoXzRYtuQ/VfG_skduCaI/AAAAAAAAEhc/OcO2Imu75w0/s640/20150823_125557.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Bxt7uaC1qbc/VfG_trbfWyI/AAAAAAAAEhk/s1600/IMG_20150714_112631.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Bxt7uaC1qbc/VfG_trbfWyI/AAAAAAAAEhk/s640/IMG_20150714_112631.jpg"> </a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/HbmJV/~4/4bBp431lGaM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Dave Pagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863359190639110820noreply@blogger.com0http://davepagespage.blogspot.com/2015/08/2015-fire-department-open-houses-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691881344485369815.post-19419020528699519922015-03-11T14:44:00.001-04:002015-03-27T14:14:01.552-04:00Oakland County Fair Public Safety Day 2015<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr">Earlier this year, I was asked by a member of the <a href="http://www.oakfair.org/" target="_blank">Oakland County Fair</a> Board to be her vice-chairperson for the public safety day event.&nbsp; This will be the fair's third attempt at the event.&nbsp; The first year was geared towards fire department related activities and was great except for lack of participation from most departments in the county.&nbsp; Last year the event was mostly rained out due to the arena being under water.&nbsp; I have expressed a desire in the past to help out and volunteer and due to that and the other staff who usually help being pre-occupied with full-time work, I was asked to help run the event.</div><div dir="ltr">I'm excited and look forward to this great opportunity to prove what I can do.&nbsp; So far I've had help from a couple of chiefs circulating the info amongst the various fire and police departments across the county.&nbsp; I have also emailed a couple of ambulance companies, the <a href="http://www.michigan.gov/msp" target="_blank">Michigan State Police</a>, and utility companies to see if they would be willing and able to participate in some capacity.</div><div dir="ltr">Some of my ideas of things I'd like to do that day include, but not limited too:<br />- static display of current, unique, and antique emergency vehicles<br />- a K-9 demonstration<br />- a vehicle extrication demonstration<br />- booths for agencies to put up displays, brochures, pamphlets, job applications, etc...<br />- waterball<br />- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stan-Safety-the-magical-Fireman/195116567820?fref=ts&amp;__nodl" target="_blank">Stan Safety the magical fireman</a><br />- plastic helmets, sticker badges, etc<br />- and more, much more</div><div dir="ltr">So far I've had phone calls from the DEA and Consumers Energy saying they are highly interested and MSP has already committed to participating.</div><div dir="ltr">If you're on an Oakland County FD, PD, or EMS agency, please encourage your agency to be involved.&nbsp; There will hopefully be some prizes awarded, but most of all you'll be showcasing your agency to the residents of the county and maybe getting some people interested in helping your department.</div><div dir="ltr">If you have any ideas of other agencies to contact, or ideas for games, events, and demonstrations or for more info please email me at almont2@yahoo.com.</div><div dir="ltr">Thanks for your time.<br /><br /></div><div dir="ltr">*Update 3/13/15*<br />I have 2 more confirmations:<br />- <a href="http://www.michiganemsmemorial.org/" target="_blank">Michigan EMS Memorial</a> committee<br />- <a href="http://www.starems.com/" target="_blank">Star EMS</a> with ambulance and doing free Blood Pressure checks<br /><br />*Update 3/18/15*<br />- Currently working with <a href="http://www.kidde.com/home-safety/en/us/" target="_blank">Kidde</a> for smoke detector donations, <a href="http://www.childrensdmc.org/KIPPprograms" target="_blank">Kohl's Cares and DMC</a> for bicycle helmet donations.<br />- <a href="http://www.crh.noaa.gov/dtx/" target="_blank">National Weather Service</a> is interested in coming out.<br />- <a href="http://www.bloomfieldtwp.org/Services/Police/OverviewPolice.asp?fullweb=1" target="_blank">Bloomfield Twp PD</a> is looking into possibly bringing out their drunk driving simulator goggles.<br /><br />*Update 3/20/15*<br />- Beaumont Hospitals is looking at bringing out information from it's <a href="http://www.beaumontchildrenshospital.com/safety-city" target="_blank">Safety City USA</a> display<br /><br />*Update 3/23/15*<br />- Southfield PD will at the least be doing a table spot with flyers &amp; applications. They may be bringing a specialized unit as well.</div><div dir="ltr"><br />*Update 3/25/15*<br />Rochester Hills FD has agreed to participate in some form</div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-alXDQ1T50zw/VQliKUK8IyI/AAAAAAAAEe4/lYU49JOIOAc/s1600/FB_IMG_1426620248641.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-alXDQ1T50zw/VQliKUK8IyI/AAAAAAAAEe4/lYU49JOIOAc/s640/FB_IMG_1426620248641.jpg" /> </a> </div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/HbmJV/~4/te6Aez-6aNk" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Dave Pagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863359190639110820noreply@blogger.com0http://davepagespage.blogspot.com/2015/03/oakland-county-fair-public-safety-day.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691881344485369815.post-60307097318810918572015-02-13T08:53:00.001-05:002015-02-13T08:53:05.973-05:00SeaLife of Michigan review<p dir="ltr">Yesterday (2/12/15), we took Alex up to SeaLife of Michigan at Great Lakes Crossing.&#160; My review, I think it is mediocre and not worth the hype.&#160; We have been to other aquariums that for the same price or less than $5 more it is a lot more interactive (touch tanks for Rays and Tiger Sharks), had a bigger tunnel, more sea life, and penguins. The other places also provided better customer service and seemed more eager to treat walk up traffic the same as prepaid traffic.&#160; I will most likely not be going back and saving my money for other things (heck I'd gladly pay an admission&#160; for Rainforest Cafe, it seems like a better experience).</p><p dir="ltr">One of my biggest gripes was that we just walked up and they said they had to let the prepaid people in first.&nbsp; So we patiently waited 10 mins, but just as they were about to take us another prepaid walked up and got in first.&nbsp; I finally just pushed my way up to counter and said you're either taking my money now or I go home. They are also having problems with their website, they said, so even if we tried to buy tickets online while in line there's no guarantee it would have went through.</p><p dir="ltr">So my suggestion is enter at your own risk, be patient,&nbsp; plan on at least 30-60 minutes to get through it, and go with an open mind. Also whether you liked it or not do the exit survey before leaving.<br></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/HbmJV/~4/dE0idYXvZlk" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Dave Pagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863359190639110820noreply@blogger.com0http://davepagespage.blogspot.com/2015/02/sealife-of-michigan-review.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691881344485369815.post-26939062093579963982014-10-29T08:48:00.001-04:002014-10-29T20:02:19.846-04:00Vote YES to support your local FD/PD<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr">This coming Tuesday, November 4th, many local fire and police departments will be asking their residents to get out and vote yes to support their agencies. There is a good reason you need to vote yes for many of them, but always do your own research and don't just listen to me or them. Some agencies are listed below.</div><div dir="ltr">One of the agencies asking you to vote yes is the Rochester Hills Fire Department.&nbsp; 14 years ago the department ran 2 on-duty paramedic firefighters out of 1 station 24 hours a day, they worked in 12 hour shifts. Over the years, they have added personnel and expanded as much as they can.&nbsp; Unfortunately this is not enough, there have been times where there have been no firefighters available, because of high call volume and they have to call in assistance from surrounding cities. There are days where they run 20+ calls a day. A yes vote will now staff at least 2 firefighter paramedics and 1 firefighter EMT at each of the 5 stations and help with improving the stations to allow firefighters to sleep, shower, etc. at them. The Citizens for a Safer Rochester Hills are looking for volunteers to help them pass out information in the neighborhoods this Saturday, November 1st.&nbsp; For more information, yard signs, or to volunteer on Saturday please contact them at saferrochesterhills@gmail.<u>com</u></div><div dir="ltr">Another agency is the Orion Twp Fire Department.&nbsp; Their millage request is to allow the construction and improvement of stations and the purchase of new equipment.&nbsp; The big purchase they need to make is for a new ladder truck.&nbsp; Their current ladder truck is 40 years old and as been through at least 2 departments.&nbsp; They need to get a newer ladder truck that will have many of the newer safety features to reduce the risk of injury to firefighters, but also that they can rely on to make it to fire scenes. A ladder truck is not only needed if there ever was another fire downtown, but also at other structure fires, and new ones can even be used to aid at water and technical rescue scenes.</div><div dir="ltr">Another agency that will be asking its voters for a yes vote is the Oxford Fire Department.&nbsp; A yes vote for them will allow for extra staffing at the stations.&nbsp; They get critically low on staffing at times, because of their increased call volume and distance to the local hospitals.</div><div dir="ltr">Most fire departments are asking for millages for manpower due to increased call volume.&nbsp; The only way they can provide adequate protection in the event of an emergency is with safe staffing levels.&nbsp; If you live in a community like those listed above please not only get out to vote yes, but also check with your local fire department to see how you can help. Many departments are actively hiring paid on-call firefighters to help respond to fires or large incidents, this is an important and much needed role in the community.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fAQx2uPK7kQ/VFF_xR3fSyI/AAAAAAAAEEs/Cj63EeQuYJs/s1600/IMG_275966235644389.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fAQx2uPK7kQ/VFF_xR3fSyI/AAAAAAAAEEs/Cj63EeQuYJs/s1600/IMG_275966235644389.jpeg" height="320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5T1hOyVzLm0/VFF_5kdNIWI/AAAAAAAAEE0/egtj5ryoAao/s1600/IMG_275867604757784.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5T1hOyVzLm0/VFF_5kdNIWI/AAAAAAAAEE0/egtj5ryoAao/s1600/IMG_275867604757784.jpeg" height="256" width="320" /></a></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/HbmJV/~4/rE_og6NAt2w" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Dave Pagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863359190639110820noreply@blogger.com0http://davepagespage.blogspot.com/2014/10/vote-yes-to-support-your-local-fdpd.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691881344485369815.post-88772430201645224842013-10-15T10:29:00.001-04:002013-10-15T10:29:25.879-04:00Bloomfield Twp Open House 2013<p dir=ltr>This past weekend was the end of National Fire Prevention Week, and it went out with a bang.&#160; The best overall open house we attended this year was Bloomfield Twp. They not only had the fire department open house, but every department for the township participated.</p><p dir=ltr>The fire department lit a pan on fire on the stove to simulate a grease fire and show the proper way to put it out and what happens if something goes wrong.&#160; They also did an extrication demo, had tons of information and things for kids to do.&#160; As usual the trucks were on display and they even brought in a UofM Survival Flight helicopter.</p><p dir=ltr>The department of public works had 1 vehicle of everything they use on display for kids to check out, had some games for kids to do and even gave rides in a dump truck.</p><p dir=ltr>The police department had several vehicles on display including their brand new Ford Interceptor SUV and their BMW motorcycles.&#160; They did a gun range demonstration, had a canine unit available, and even a drunk goggles simulator. </p><p dir=ltr>Other township departments were also on hand with flyers and to answer questions you may have.&#160; This was hands down the best open house for families to enjoy over the past week.</p><p dir=ltr>Here is a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.162856060588497.1073741860.144483915759045&type=1">link</a> to some pictures that I took and posted on one of my pages. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-PsHHJSisp1s/Ul1RQMZm2XI/AAAAAAAAAOM/aJiooQCtWiM/s1600/IMG_20131013_053319.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-PsHHJSisp1s/Ul1RQMZm2XI/AAAAAAAAAOM/aJiooQCtWiM/s640/IMG_20131013_053319.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-wJDMvExWNQQ/Ul1RQyFSM_I/AAAAAAAAAOQ/Z72J6Jhy2xc/s1600/IMG_20131013_145319_818.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-wJDMvExWNQQ/Ul1RQyFSM_I/AAAAAAAAAOQ/Z72J6Jhy2xc/s640/IMG_20131013_145319_818.jpg"> </a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/HbmJV/~4/8sq7fvPZAWs" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Dave Pagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863359190639110820noreply@blogger.com0http://davepagespage.blogspot.com/2013/10/bloomfield-twp-open-house-2013.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691881344485369815.post-33863997870142106802013-10-06T08:04:00.001-04:002013-10-06T08:04:38.926-04:00Waterford Regional FD Open House 2013<p dir=ltr>Yesterday, 10/5, Alex and I went to the Waterford Regional FD Open House.&nbsp; They put on a spectacular show.&nbsp; First off they had every active Waterford based Engine, Rescue, and Tower there and on display.&nbsp; This allowed me to get some great pics.</p><p dir=ltr>Second they had lots of great activities for the kids.&nbsp; They had a smoke house there to go in and see how to safely exit a "burning" building.&nbsp; They put on a puppet show (I'm told it was an award winning show) geared towards preventing kitchen fires, which Alex didn't seem to care about, since there were BRTs (Big Red Trucks) outside.&nbsp; They had a "burning" house for kids to put out with a real fire hose, firefighting gear for the kids to try on, and even "Ember" a 4 year old Dalmatian owned by one of the firefighters who has become the station mascot.</p><p dir=ltr>There was also some demonstrations put on, including an extrication display.&nbsp; There was hot dogs, chips, cookies, and pop all for free for those in attendance along with your other routine open house giveaways.&nbsp; They were supposed to have Superior Air-Med 1 stop by, but due to the weather conditions they were grounded.</p><p dir=ltr>I have posted a few pics on this blog, but if you would like to see more here is a link to my Facebook page with more pics, just look under the albums for the pics you want to see.&nbsp; https://www.facebook.com/pages/Station-4-Photos/144483915759045</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GMzNOwovlwg/UlFRyUvuqEI/AAAAAAAAANk/B00Sh-8qnp4/s1600/IMG_20131005_022338.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GMzNOwovlwg/UlFRyUvuqEI/AAAAAAAAANk/B00Sh-8qnp4/s640/IMG_20131005_022338.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-qKEU-dJYeDo/UlFRzDUmisI/AAAAAAAAANo/Sf_zkE3bCvY/s1600/IMG_20131005_101941_993.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-qKEU-dJYeDo/UlFRzDUmisI/AAAAAAAAANo/Sf_zkE3bCvY/s640/IMG_20131005_101941_993.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6dV7WFrfp9E/UlFR0RWjusI/AAAAAAAAANw/Hem8n3Zzq20/s1600/IMG_20131005_101444_022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6dV7WFrfp9E/UlFR0RWjusI/AAAAAAAAANw/Hem8n3Zzq20/s640/IMG_20131005_101444_022.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-BOF2tcMCHqU/UlFR1GVBwYI/AAAAAAAAAN8/gqKu1zP93-s/s1600/IMG_20131005_105244_907.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-BOF2tcMCHqU/UlFR1GVBwYI/AAAAAAAAAN8/gqKu1zP93-s/s640/IMG_20131005_105244_907.jpg"> </a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/HbmJV/~4/d5q3Gt70ShY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Dave Pagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863359190639110820noreply@blogger.com0Waterford Township, Waterford Township42.690742 -83.40662http://davepagespage.blogspot.com/2013/10/waterford-regional-fd-open-house-2013.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691881344485369815.post-3012471082120808282013-09-30T10:27:00.001-04:002013-09-30T10:27:31.736-04:00DSO in your community concert series<p dir=ltr>This past week the DTE Energy Foundation sponsored the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in your community concert series.&#160; The DSO played 4 free concerts in St. Clair Shores, Detroit, Taylor, and Clawson.</p><p dir=ltr>My family chose to go see the concert in Clawson at the high school and were very impressed.&#160; The show was spectacular, the crowd was great, and the venue is awesome.</p><p dir=ltr>The DSO started out with the Star Spangled Banner and finished up with Stars and Stripes Forever.&nbsp; In between those patriotic songs they played pieces from Aaron Copeland, Duke Ellington, and music from Star Wars and Indiana Jones.&nbsp; The conductor was great by giving background on some pieces and even interjecting some humor.</p><p dir=ltr>If you ever get the chance to see the DSO whether it be in Detroit, Greenfield Village, or any other number of events they participate in, I highly suggest going to see them.</p><p dir=ltr>The only complaints I had were not enough handicapped seating for some of the elderly and no signage outside directing people where to go.&nbsp; Otherwise this was a great event and I hope that they continue this series of concerts in the future.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-FnRX7J4RL44/UkmKSZJpWwI/AAAAAAAAANM/lKkPi3zo4Jc/s1600/IMG_20130929_155650_579.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-FnRX7J4RL44/UkmKSZJpWwI/AAAAAAAAANM/lKkPi3zo4Jc/s640/IMG_20130929_155650_579.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-GXZ-VsHeVY4/UkmKSwmu5II/AAAAAAAAANQ/Ssy3TyuSWcs/s1600/IMG_20130929_151059_446.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-GXZ-VsHeVY4/UkmKSwmu5II/AAAAAAAAANQ/Ssy3TyuSWcs/s640/IMG_20130929_151059_446.jpg"> </a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/HbmJV/~4/DHA72rxaQmI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Dave Pagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863359190639110820noreply@blogger.com0http://davepagespage.blogspot.com/2013/09/dso-in-your-community-concert-series.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691881344485369815.post-26106058836434614772013-09-24T11:12:00.001-04:002013-10-04T08:42:15.092-04:002013 Detroit Area FD Open Houses<p dir="ltr">Here is a list of 2013 Metro Detroit area Fire Department open houses events.&nbsp; If you have any to add feel free to comment.&nbsp; Aldo feel free to share with others.</p><p dir="ltr">9/28<br>-Berkley from 10-2</p><p dir="ltr">10/5<br>-Waterford, Crescent Lake Station from 10-2</p><p dir="ltr">-Pontiac, Home Depot from 9-12</p><p dir="ltr">-Trenton, Station 1 from 11-2</p><p dir="ltr">-Huntington Woods starting at 4pm</p><p dir="ltr">-Bruce Twp, Twp offices from 10-1</p><p dir="ltr">10/6<br>-Troy, All Stations from 1-4</p><p dir="ltr">-West Bloomfield Twp, Maple Rd Station from 12-3</p><p dir="ltr">-Roseville from 1-4</p><p dir="ltr">-Centerline from 10-2</p><p dir="ltr">-Rochester from 12-3</p><p dir="ltr">-Bloomfield village from 1-230</p><p dir="ltr">-Clinton Twp, Romeo Plank station from 12-3</p><p dir="ltr">-Sterling Heights, 15 Mile Rd station from 11-3</p><p dir="ltr">-Armada Twp from 12-3</p><p dir="ltr">-Argentine Twp from 10-4</p><p dir="ltr">-Commerce Twp, Richardson Community Senior Center from 12-3</p><p dir="ltr">-Oxford, station 1 from 12-4</p><p dir="ltr">-Chesterfield Twp, 23 Mile &amp; Baker from 12-3</p><p dir="ltr">-Utica from 11-3</p><p dir="ltr">-St. Clair Shores, Central Station from 12-4</p><p dir="ltr">10/11<br>-Farmington Hills, 11 Mile Rd Station from 3-7</p><p dir="ltr">-Rochester Hills, Meijers at Rochester &amp; Auburn starting at 7pm</p><p dir="ltr">10/12<br>-Birmingham, Adams Station from1-4</p><p dir="ltr">-Allen Park from 11-3</p><p dir="ltr">-Gibraltar from 10-1</p><p dir="ltr">-Canton, Canton Center Station from 10-3</p><p dir="ltr">-NOCFA (Holly &amp; Rose Twps), Rose Center Station from 1-4</p><p dir="ltr">-Burton, All Stations from 12-4</p><p dir="ltr">-Addison Twp (Oakland), Station 1 from 1-5</p><p dir="ltr">-Dearborn Heights, Station 1 from 10-2&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">-Garden City from 11-3</p><p dir="ltr">-Royal Oak, Downtown Station from 9-???</p><p dir="ltr">-Wixom from 10-1</p><p dir="ltr">10/13<br>-Clawson from 12-3</p><p dir="ltr">-Brighton, Station 1 on Grand River from 10-3</p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;-Rochester Hills from 12-3 at Station 1 (Livernois), Station 2 (Auburn between John R and Dequindre), and Station 4 (Walton)</p><p dir="ltr">-Brighton, Station 1 on Grand River from 10-3</p><p dir="ltr">-Bloomfield Twp, Station 1 from 12-4</p><p dir="ltr">-Milford from 9-3</p><p dir="ltr">-White Lake Twp, Station 1 from 1-4</p><p dir="ltr">-Almont breakfast from 8-12, open house from 12-3</p><p dir="ltr">10/19</p><p dir="ltr">-Mt Morris City from 11-3</p><p dir="ltr">10/27</p><p dir="ltr">-Hazel Park from 11-2</p><p dir="ltr"><br></p><p dir="ltr">Updated: 9/25 to include RHFD&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Updated: 9/28 to include Bloomfield Village, Clinton Twp, Sterling Heights, Dearborn Heights, Addison Twp, Brighton, Bloomfield Twp, Mt Morris City</p><p dir="ltr">Updated: 9/30 to include Pontiac, Armada Twp, Argentine Twp, Commerce Twp, and Garden City</p><p dir="ltr">Updated: 10/1 to include Trenton</p><p dir="ltr">Updated: 10/2 to include Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Milford, Royal Oak, Oxford, White Lake, Wixom, Almont</p><p dir="ltr">Updated: 10/4 to include Utica, St. Clair Shores, Chesterfield Twp, Bruce Twp</p><p dir="ltr"><br></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-xjlu07kAms8/UkGr6jc0oPI/AAAAAAAAAM0/9Elp8L2kF70/s1600/IMG_20130817_031915.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-xjlu07kAms8/UkGr6jc0oPI/AAAAAAAAAM0/9Elp8L2kF70/s640/IMG_20130817_031915.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-15fBOgmNq8M/UkGr7YwSpQI/AAAAAAAAAM4/B1gSpbmv44E/s1600/IMG_20130831_052226.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-15fBOgmNq8M/UkGr7YwSpQI/AAAAAAAAAM4/B1gSpbmv44E/s640/IMG_20130831_052226.jpg"> </a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/HbmJV/~4/VkUsQWPSmYo" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Dave Pagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863359190639110820noreply@blogger.com0http://davepagespage.blogspot.com/2013/09/2013-detroit-area-fd-open-houses.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691881344485369815.post-82356694214117053282013-04-16T09:46:00.001-04:002013-04-16T09:46:16.482-04:00What a trip!<p dir=ltr>My family recently took one of the good old fashioned style road trips.&#160; We got to see and do lots of incredible things. </p><p dir=ltr>We went to several different attractions including zoos, museums, and even a race track.&nbsp; We hit several cities in the Gulf Coast states including Pensacola, Mobile, and New Orleans.</p><p dir=ltr> I plan on going into more details on the specific locations we stopped in future blogs, but until then just know it was fun and a definite area to visit.<br></p><div class='separator' style='clear: both; text-align: center;'> <a href='http://lh6.ggpht.com/-c1M25aYV7-g/UW1WJitK6tI/AAAAAAAAAKs/dKPuo8L47c8/s1600/IMG_20130407_175945_446.jpg' imageanchor='1' style='margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;'> <img border='0' src='http://lh6.ggpht.com/-c1M25aYV7-g/UW1WJitK6tI/AAAAAAAAAKs/dKPuo8L47c8/s640/IMG_20130407_175945_446.jpg' /> </a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/HbmJV/~4/TuoqpIsR458" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Dave Pagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863359190639110820noreply@blogger.com0http://davepagespage.blogspot.com/2013/04/what-trip.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691881344485369815.post-5862854204654637722013-03-03T08:00:00.000-05:002013-03-03T08:00:20.254-05:00Discipling students for saving a life?We are bombarded with advertising to stand up and stop the bullying and stop the violence, so why then were 3 students who saved a fellow students life&nbsp;suspended?&nbsp; According to this <a href="http://www.fox4now.com/news/local/194396721.html" target="_blank">article</a>, Fox4 is reporting that when 2 students were arguing on the bus, one pulled out a loaded revolver and pointed it at point blank range at the other student.&nbsp; Three fellow students witnessing what was going on quickly jumped into action and tackled the gun wielding student.<br /><br />The article goes onto say from several witnesses and parents, that the actions of the three students saved one life and likely others.&nbsp; I cannot figure out why these students have been suspended, there is no reason for it, in fact we should be throwing them a parade.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7EuhY2eG3KA/UTNIYdrQbJI/AAAAAAAAAKc/Z00U7X_zRns/s1600/tour-frame-head-scratch.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gsa="true" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7EuhY2eG3KA/UTNIYdrQbJI/AAAAAAAAAKc/Z00U7X_zRns/s200/tour-frame-head-scratch.gif" width="200" /></a></div><br />The suspect's charges also leaving me scratching my head.&nbsp; He is being charged with possession of a firearm on school property and&nbsp;assault with a deadly weapon WITHOUT intent to kill.&nbsp; Without?&nbsp; He had a loaded revolver that he not only threatened to kill a fellow student, but pointed it at him! I just don't get it.<br /><br />When Fox4 tried to ask the principal questions, she did what everyone else does and quickly sped off without comment.&nbsp; I would love to hear the superintendent and school board's opinions of this.&nbsp; What if these were your kids that were suspended, what would you do?<br /><br />So I ask, how would gun control laws have changed this case?&nbsp; This gun obviously did not belong to the student, which means he obtained it illegally.&nbsp; The public does not need to fear the licensed and responsible gun owners, but thugs like this who obtain weapons illegally and intend on using them for evil.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/HbmJV/~4/8mpWbxeBmdo" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Dave Pagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863359190639110820noreply@blogger.com1http://davepagespage.blogspot.com/2013/03/discipling-students-for-saving-life.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691881344485369815.post-27462564778067514772013-01-01T12:16:00.001-05:002013-01-01T12:16:34.833-05:002012 year in review<p>2012 what a roller coaster year it was.&#160; I'm sure I will forget some high points and low points, but here is my brief summary.</p><p>The year started out great, in March we went on a vacation to Kansas.&#160; We were able to see many new places including the St. Louis Arch, Titanic exhibit, several zoos, and a TIV ( tornado intercepting vehicle).</p><p>In May, Alex and I went to Sterling Heights to see their Memorial Day Parade.&#160; On our way over we picked up my Grandpa and spent the day together.&#160; Looking back I am so glad I chose to do this, because we all had so much fun and my Grandpa really enjoyed hanging out with his Great-Grandson.</p><p>Shortly after Memorial Day came a very low point, I got the sad news that my Grandpa had passed away.&#160; The thing is, he was more than a Grandpa, he was a mentor, listeiner, and my best friend.</p><p>Then came September, when we had a huge family get together to celebrate Alex's first birthday.&#160; We had a great time and Alex recieved tons of great gifts from everyone.</p><p>Shortly after Alex's birthday we loaded up the car and went on a mini vacation to Tennessee.&#160; We love Tennessee, everyone is so nice and friendly there, I dont think I can say one bad thing about the state.&#160; We will retire there one day.</p><p>After returning, we had the rush of holidays to close out the year.&#160; All in all 2012 was not too bad, but it definitely does not rank #1.&#160; I want to try and get back into blogging more in 2013, so lets hope this is the start of many posts.&#160; What are some things you want to hear about?</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/HbmJV/~4/-EUpLfu2v4A" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Dave Pagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863359190639110820noreply@blogger.com0http://davepagespage.blogspot.com/2013/01/2012-year-in-review.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691881344485369815.post-45113713285563377912012-09-16T12:56:00.001-04:002012-09-16T12:57:55.635-04:00Arts, Beats, & Eats review<div><p>I know it's a couple weeks after the fact, but I wanted to share my experiences. First off let me share this was my first AB&amp;E experience, and it was average at best, but has potential.</p><p>When we first arrived we were already through the turnstiles before security chased us down and stopped us to look through our diaper bag.&#160; Also, the whole entrance/exit gate areas need to be reworked, they put them right next to concert stages so its hard to hear the cashiers and ask questions.</p><p>Next we started walking around aimlessly, because again I could not hear the cashiers if there were maps of the event available.&#160; We finally found the main stage and my wife and I enjoyed watching Saving Abel and Theory of a Dead Man.&#160; The only complaint I have was lack of shade over part of the area to be cool, as it was hot &amp; sunny.</p><p>After the musical acts, we started walking past a few food booths and was suprised at how expensive some of the food was.&#160; I was not expecting things to be that expensive so we ended up holding off on eating until after we left and ate in Downtown Royal Oak.&#160; We did find a carnival food trailer that was accepting cash or tickets and I did the math it was $2.50 for a pop cash or the cash equivalent was $3.15 using tickets.</p><p>On our way out we walked past some art booths and I was disappointed.&#160; I was expecting better quality or at least a juried event, but some of the items I saw were not even made they were bought at a store and trying to be resold for profit.</p><p>I do want to salute the men &amp; women of the Royal Oak PD &amp; FD.&#160; I saw the FD run 3 medical calls in the same area within 30mins, they were so busy even the Chief and other fire officers were getting hands on helping out at medical calls.&#160; I do suggest that the city make the event hire a private EMS agency to assist with the call volume.&#160; The PD was great they were there and you could see them, but at the same time they stayed out of sight, unless needed.</p><p>I don't know how the event faired later in the evening, but I did not see any serious issues while we were there and will definitely be back in the future.</p><br/><img src='http://lh4.ggpht.com/-RpzB6Z2_-zQ/UFYFEUHgwxI/AAAAAAAAAJI/kAzVfo28tRA/2011-10-01%25252011.34.47.jpg' /><br/><img src='http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0GeGOQgwLsc/UFYE9XXV8aI/AAAAAAAAAJA/r-vH7wY2wiM/2011-08-28%25252016.31.52.jpg' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/HbmJV/~4/dWZNWvnsh5U" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Dave Pagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863359190639110820noreply@blogger.com0http://davepagespage.blogspot.com/2012/09/arts-beats-eats-review.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691881344485369815.post-17312558000246449062012-09-10T20:38:00.001-04:002012-09-10T20:44:48.773-04:00Where were you?<div><p>As tommorrow marks the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, I wanted to share my memories with you.</p><p>I remember that morning, not a cloud in the sky and I was on my 2nd day as a 911 Dispatcher for Rochester Hills FD.&#160; My supervisor, training officer, and I were over at the Oakland County complex for computer training.&#160; The supervisor's pager started going off like nuts from the office saying find a tv a plane crashed into the WTC.&#160; We were thinking a small plane, no big deal until she got another page about a 2nd one, and then the Pentagon.&#160; She went looking for a tv and couldnt find one.&#160; We still really had no idea the seriousness of the situation until we went to lunch and saw pictures for the first time.&#160; After lunch we went back to training and this time there were armed OCSD deputies outside checking id's of everyone going in.&#160; </p><p>The ride home that night was erie, I saw gas gouged as high as $5 a gallon, and I remember getting home in time to see one of the smaller towers collapse.&#160; I, like many of you, stayed glued to the tv and felt a sense of patriotism and wished thete was something we could do to help.&#160; </p><p>Over the next few days it was odd not seeing or hearing planes in the sky with exception of the occassional military jet.&#160; The out pouring of support from residents as they showed up at our fire station bringing us baked goods, cards, and just to say thanks was amaizing.&#160; </p><p>Some agencies from Michigan sent groups of workers to Ground Zero to assist in the rescue and recovery efforts, while other agencies organized drives collecting money and supplies to send over there.</p><p>One of the fire information paging groups I belong to has this <a href="http:// http://www.firehouse.com/forums/t84014/">archive</a> of events from that day showing how the information was spread across the country to fire buffs.&#160; As you can see it was very hectic and confusing.</p><p>Our lives were changed forever that day.&#160; Nothing will ever be the same again, but I do believe we are better prepared to handle disasters because of it.</p><p>Two years ago I was able to stop out at the Flight 93 Memorial construction site.&#160; The experience was very sobering and made you realize how lucky we are.</p><p>Now leaving out any conspiracy remarks or other negative feedback what are your memories?</p><br/><img src='http://lh3.ggpht.com/-I5S4mjmhc9o/UE6JY0Q1B8I/AAAAAAAAAIw/PIJ0qHf1CRo/cscNYW0Xp3oy84Sb.jpg' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/HbmJV/~4/YFRFnD07lLE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Dave Pagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863359190639110820noreply@blogger.com0http://davepagespage.blogspot.com/2012/09/where-were-you.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691881344485369815.post-14049740265968982942012-09-08T00:12:00.001-04:002012-09-08T00:32:52.542-04:00Frustrated Volunteer<div><p>There's a community in Oakland County having an event this Saturday.&#160; The group organizing the event went out of their way to invite me to volunteer at the event.&#160; This was done months ago, and at the time, I asked what kind of help was needed.&#160; I told them the types of things I would like to help out with, but said "whatever you need, let me know."&#160; The group responded with a message saying they would get in touch shortly after they had their meeting and things progressed.</p><p>Now, time has passed. I never heard anything from the group, and I made other plans for Saturday.&#160; Finally, on Thursday, the group sent out a mass e-mail telling people where they need help and for how long.&#160; You cannot expect people to keep a whole day roped off in case they are needed and not communicate with them.&#160; If I approached them, that's one thing, but they initiated the invite, and then did not keep me posted about what would happen.&#160; This is also not the first time this group has done this to me and others.&#160; Heck, half the time they're begging for volunteers at the last minute and telling them to bring friends.</p><p>If you are organizing an event, you have an obligation to keep volunteers posted about what's going on, invite them to attend meetings, and make sure you keep the media involved as well.&#160; Hopefully, this group will eventually learn from their lack of communication and make some changes so they can make sure there are enough volunteers for future events.&nbsp; If changes are made and I am available, then I will be there.</p></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/HbmJV/~4/g1Iox5boVnY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Dave Pagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863359190639110820noreply@blogger.com0http://davepagespage.blogspot.com/2012/09/frustrated-volunteer.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691881344485369815.post-32310926078881444122012-09-01T19:25:00.001-04:002012-09-01T19:44:15.876-04:00Misstated?<div><p>What is up lately with all of these politicians using the term misstated or misspoke?&#160; Why don't they either stick to their beliefs (Akin) or say they lied (Ryan) about what they said.</p><p>A few weeks ago you may remember Rep. Todd Akin made some incorrect comments about how if a woman is legitimately raped the body has ways of fending off pregnancy.&#160; After lots of pressure from media, various groups, and even fellow politicians he took it back and said he misspoke. Why didn't he stick with what he believed in?&#160; or say that he was wrong and will be doing further research on the topic?&#160; When he said he misspoke it makes it seem like that is not what he meant to say or he stumbled over what was on the teleprompter.</p><p>The newest addition to the list is VP canidate Ryan.&#160; In an interview he said that he ran a marathon in under 3 hours (under 7 minutes a mile).&nbsp; After several questions arose he eventually said he misstated the time and it should have been closer to 4 hours.&nbsp; How do you just lose an hour in a marathon?&nbsp; Did he think someone would say that 4 hours is way to long of time to run a marathon?</p><p>So who is the next political person that is going to use this excuse as a scapegoat?&nbsp; No, you can't say VP Biden because even President Obama would admit that he was mistake.</p></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/HbmJV/~4/DuNZX6fRLKE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Dave Pagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863359190639110820noreply@blogger.com0http://davepagespage.blogspot.com/2012/09/misstated.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691881344485369815.post-49454804131628401732012-08-28T12:32:00.001-04:002012-08-28T20:24:01.127-04:00Detroit Zoo making changes for the better<div><div>Have you been to the Detroit <a href="http://www.detroitzoo.org/">Zoo</a> lately?&nbsp; If not I highly suggest going.&nbsp; Over the last few years the zoo has made several improvements to enhance your experience annd feed your hunger.<br /><br />They have recently added an American Coney Island and several kiosks serving up everything from Dippin Dots to Popcorn.&nbsp; The last time we ate there we ate at the Arctic Cafe and the food was better than what I was expecting.&nbsp; If you are a must-have coffee fanatic, the zoo also carries Starbucks.<br /><br />They have also added a boardwalk that takes you right across the wetlands area.&nbsp; When you take a stroll across you can see ducks, swans, fish, frogs, turtles, and more.&nbsp; If you need a break there are benches set-up to sit and enjoy the peacefulness of the area.&nbsp; They have also fixed the lions habitat up and got rid of the moat and filled it in with grasslands, in an effort to get you closer to the lions.&nbsp; All it did for us was get us closer to seeing them sleeping the day away.&nbsp; The one downfall to the new lions exhibit is its harder to take pictures without getting a glare or reflection.<br /><br />Some neat things that we have stumbled upon that you may not have known existed.&nbsp; Did you know that behind the giraffe exhibit, you have the ability to go into their house?&nbsp; They sometimes are in there due to weather, maintence, or illness and this way you can still see them.&nbsp; Another tip is behind the rhino display is the rhino house.&nbsp; They have always been out when I have been there, but its still worth a quick walk through to check it out (also,makes for a handy spot to dodge the rain and not be crowded).<br /><br />There are more plans for improvement in the future and its definitely worth checking out.&nbsp; One last tip, if you plan on going more than 2 times a year, it usually works out to be cheaper to get a membership.&nbsp; The membership also allows you discounts on food and at gift shops, discounted admission at other zoos throughout the country,&nbsp; free parking at the Detroit Zoo, and many other perks.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowFullScreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' mozallowfullscreen='true' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/oQr548olzOo?feature=player_embedded' FRAMEBORDER='0' /></div>Hurry up and go enjoy the beautiful weather...</div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/HbmJV/~4/mHZSZ8_oWBg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Dave Pagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863359190639110820noreply@blogger.com0http://davepagespage.blogspot.com/2012/08/detroit-zoo-making-changes-for-better.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691881344485369815.post-72327669240376551282012-08-17T05:39:00.001-04:002012-08-17T05:56:36.965-04:00Pro athletes: what they should do more of<div><p>The other day I was going over my news feed on Facebook and a story caught my eye.&#160; <a href="http://www.wnem.com">WNEM</a>, a tv station for Flint and the Tri-Cities region, had a story about how a famous alumni member gave back to the <a href="http://www.spsd.net">Saginaw</a> School District.&#160; Current Pittsburgh Steeler, former Wolverine, LaMarr Woodley heard that the public school district he once starred in had to start charging student-athletes $75 in participation fees.&#160; Local,officials reported a decline in the number of athletes this year, so LaMarr took it upon himself to donate $60,000 to eliminate the fees for all junior high through high school athletes in the district.</p><p>This is not the first time LaMarr has.went above and beyond what needed to be done to help his former high school either.&#160; A few years ago he got the marching band hooded sweatshirts.&#160; So while we continue to hear news stories about athletes getting in trouble with domestic violence, drugs, alcohol, weapons, etc. one has to question how come we don't hear more about these stories?&#160; </p><p>So I am calling out more of today's pro athletes, what are you doing to help your former high school?&#160; What about the school districts in and around the cities you play in?&#160; While $60,000 is a lot for us, for most of these stars it is just a drop in the bucket.&#160; LaMarr, I sure hope that others follow your lead and we start hearing about the good in professional athletes rather than who has more pre-season arrests.</p></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/HbmJV/~4/cFaDargjUm0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Dave Pagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863359190639110820noreply@blogger.com0http://davepagespage.blogspot.com/2012/08/pro-athletes-what-they-should-do-more-of.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691881344485369815.post-40506053958114853632012-07-16T20:07:00.001-04:002012-07-16T23:11:04.308-04:00Dangerous situation in Oak Park<div><p>Earlier tonight a truck carrying fuel some how began leaking.&#160; Right now Greenfield is closed between 11 Mile and 12 Mile Rds.&#160; A large amount of fuel has already entered the sewer system which has led to evacuations of area homes and businesses.&#160; Several fire departments are on scene including Beverly Hills, Troy, and Southfield.&#160; Several sources are also reporting the whole Oakland County Haz-Mat Team has been activated, along with the County's Emergency Operation Center.&#160; This is a potentially serious situation and the public is being asked to stay out of the area and let the crews work.&#160; I will try to post updates as I hear them from the media.</p><p>Update:&nbsp; The situation is still on going, could be closed for a few more hours.&nbsp; Road commission and water departments are on scene as well assisting.</p></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/HbmJV/~4/Pat5dUKOZ8w" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Dave Pagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863359190639110820noreply@blogger.com0http://davepagespage.blogspot.com/2012/07/dangerous-situation-in-oak-park.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691881344485369815.post-45796973487487018712012-07-13T09:29:00.001-04:002012-07-13T09:29:10.200-04:00Walk or Don't Walk<div><p>Last night I was sitting in the left turn lane at Walton &amp; Baldwin in Pontiac.&nbsp; I was on my way to Dairy Queen before picking my wife up from work.&nbsp; As I am sitting there and the light is green for both directions of Walton, I see a kid about 13 years old easily make it across the eastbound lanes and cross in front of me.&nbsp; As he continued walking, not paying attention to westbound traffic, I watched him almost get hit by cars on 2 seperate occassions.</p><p>He is not the only person that I have seen just cross streets without paying attention to the signs or even traffic flow lately, but it seems like its getting worse.&nbsp; When I hear of accidents involving pedestrians my first thoughts are was it at a crosswalk? Did they have the walk sign?&nbsp; Were they paying attention?&nbsp; Because my theory is this if they were not at a crosswalk, did not have the walk sign, and/or were not paying attention they got what they deserved.&nbsp; I feel worse for the driver that hit them knowing that is an image they will have to live with for the rest of their lives.</p><p>Most crosswalks used to have walk/don't walk on them, but then they were concerned about people who couldn't read so they put symbols up there.&nbsp; What do we do next?&nbsp; How do we try and allivate these types of situations?</p></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/HbmJV/~4/-p3fJWDoYlM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Dave Pagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863359190639110820noreply@blogger.com0http://davepagespage.blogspot.com/2012/07/walk-or-don-walk.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691881344485369815.post-72724856143630256272012-06-09T05:50:00.001-04:002012-06-09T06:05:15.290-04:00Will the shoes help you sing & dance?<div><p>Today, June 9th, Kanye West's Air Yeezy II's go on sale.&#160; The suggested retail price is $245, but one local retailer is expecting to start the price at $1,000.&#160; Burn Rubber in Royal Oak is expecting to get in 8-16 pairs of these shoes, but they are already sold.&#160; </p><p>People have been lined up outside the store for about a week now, very willing to pay anything to get these shoes.&#160; I know the price is based on supply and demand and it is really the hype that is making the price go up (like the inital offering of facebook), but this is ridiculous.&#160; Where are these kids getting the money?</p><p>I have been reading several articles and watching news stories all week on this and it frustrates me.&#160; I even read one story where a kid paid $400, just to cut in line!&#160; There is even a Mom who relieves her son for an hour so he can go home and shower.&#160; These people are even putting there health at risk by limiting fluid intakes to limit bathroom trips.</p><p>I think its sad that either these kids are spending theirs or their parents hard earned money on a pair of shoes, especially in this economy.&#160; I don't get it, will these things improve your singing and dancing?&#160; Will you be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound?</p><p>I also blame the retailers, the manufactuer, and others for hyping up these shoes to keep driving the prices up.&#160; I think something needs to be done about this.&#160; I know I can find much better uses for a $1,000 then on a pair of shoes that will eventually end up in the trash or the bottom of the closet.</p></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/HbmJV/~4/_T8pN__M1e8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Dave Pagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863359190639110820noreply@blogger.com1http://davepagespage.blogspot.com/2012/06/will-shoes-help-you-sing-dance.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691881344485369815.post-6946751139002882732012-06-06T13:05:00.001-04:002012-06-06T13:29:02.337-04:00Fresh fruit, vegetables, and more<div><p>Spring is in full swing and summer is just around the corner.&#160; This is one of the best times of the year for many reasons.&#160; Some of them include the start of little league season, waterparks and campgrounds are opening, and the start of the fair and festival summer season.&#160; Today though I want to talk about the popular farmers markets that are popping up in every community.</p><p>Farmers <a href="http://community.oakgov.com/blogs/at/archive/2012/05/11/farmers-markets-in-oakland-county-2012.aspx">markets</a> have been around for a long time and then they sort of disappeared for awhile and are now gaining popularity once again.&#160; Some of the benefits of buying from your local farmers markets include:<br>- Your produce is ripe and freshly picked<br>- You can speak to the farmers to ask how and where it was grown and if they have any suggestions on how to prepare and cook it.<br>- The sales benefit the farmers locally instead of going through several people before the farmer get a small share, when you buy from a store.&#160; This usually means cheaper prices for you.<br>- Encourages shopping local, and since most of these are in a downtown type setting, make a day of it.&#160; Check out other <a href="http://www.buymichigannow.com/">local</a> businesses and restaurants.<br>- Most have a wide range of fruits and vegetables available.&#160; Some even include flowers, plants and other related items.</p><p>Most of the markets have already started or will be starting within the next week and they usually run through October.&#160; Some of the communities that have farmers markets are Auburn Hills, Milford, Royal Oak, Farmington, Clawson, and Clarkston.&#160; Oakland County's website has a complete <a href="http://community.oakgov.com/blogs/at/archive/2012/05/11/farmers-markets-in-oakland-county-2012.aspx">list</a> of farmers markets and more information.&#160; If there is not one in your community contact your local government offices to see how you can get one started.</p></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/HbmJV/~4/mACB71Pb2fs" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Dave Pagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863359190639110820noreply@blogger.com0http://davepagespage.blogspot.com/2012/06/fresh-fruit-vegetables-and-more.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691881344485369815.post-28843498221492013842012-06-04T07:06:00.001-04:002012-06-04T07:40:02.364-04:00Save a life...<div><p>Two things that I think everyone should know how to do is how to perform CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver.&#160; I am hoping that unless you are in the public safety field you will never have to use it, but you just never know.&#160; June 1st through the 7th has been designated as National CPR week, so take a few minutes to make arrangements to attend a class.</p><p>One local company teaching CPR here in Oakland County is called Rochester Hills <a href="http://www.rochesterhillscpr.com/">CPR</a>.&#160; They have several levels of sessions available from family and friends to healthcare provider, also refresher classes available.&#160; They will come to your house or business for sizes ranging from one on one to groups (discounts available).&#160; Their prices are very reasonable and the best part is the classes are taught by emergency medical workers and firefighters that have experience and actually do this in their line of work.</p><p>Call Rochester Hills <a href="http://www.rochesterhillscpr.com/">CPR</a> today at 248-660-0CPR or email them at info@rochesterhillscpr.com to schedule a class and tell them you saw it on Page's Pages.&#160; If they are unable to accommodate you due to distance, then I suggest you contact your local fire department or ambulance provider and see if they have any upcoming classes available.</p><p>Remember you never know when you could save a life.</p><br/><img src='http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Khl_kDjusHc/T8yc3ydgkXI/AAAAAAAAAII/mWuUxodEKEo/headerimg.jpg' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/HbmJV/~4/6u52bxCgZ-8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Dave Pagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863359190639110820noreply@blogger.com0http://davepagespage.blogspot.com/2012/06/save-life.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691881344485369815.post-41109991320240552452012-05-28T07:42:00.001-04:002012-05-28T08:01:20.934-04:00Informational class on K2, bath salts, and spice<div><p>Lately we have been hearing more and more stories in the news involving K2, bath salts, and spice.&#160; Sometimes it is involving them being stolen and other times they are linked to murder.</p><p>Even though the state legislature currently has a bill being discussed to try and ban these substances, it is still a good idea to know whats involved and how they work.</p><p><a href="http://www.alliancemobilehealth.org/">Alliance</a> Mobile Health, <a href="http://www.cityoftroypolice.com/Pages/default.aspx">Troy</a> Police Department, <a href="http://www.cityofclawson.com/your_government/police_department/index.php">Clawson</a> Police Department, and other groups have teamed up to provide an awareness class this Wednesday, May 30th at 630pm at the Troy City Council Chambers located at 500 W. Big Beaver.&#160; Several community members including a judge, doctor, nurse, paramedic, parents of recovering teen addicts, and even recovering teens themselves to discuss their experiences and signs to look for to see if someone you know is using.</p><p>I encouage people to attend to learn more about the dangers involved with these substances and how to avoid them.&#160; I have enclosed a pic of the flyer below for more info.</p><br/><img src='http://lh6.ggpht.com/-J4jV-zeYs4E/T8Nn-6oHA5I/AAAAAAAAAH8/lsf-IT8Uvoo/564853_391846777526278_230318587012432_1165310_235099463_n.jpg' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/HbmJV/~4/KSKlf0hBA9U" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Dave Pagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863359190639110820noreply@blogger.com0http://davepagespage.blogspot.com/2012/05/informational-class-on-k2-bath-salts.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691881344485369815.post-3545942934056576282012-05-27T08:40:00.001-04:002012-05-27T13:53:12.724-04:00All you can eat!<div><p>The other day, my wife and I were debating on where to eat dinner.&#160; We just got a flyer in the mail for a new buffet that opened up near by, so we decided to give it a try.</p><p>The buffet is called "Uptown Buffet" and sits on the North end of the shopping complex located at the Northeast corner of Telegraph &amp; Elizabeth Lake.&#160; The building once was an "Old Country Buffet" but after they closed up the site it sat vacant for a few months.&#160; Eventually, it was bought, renovated, and re-opened.</p><p>"Uptown Buffet" consists of mainly a large selection of Chinese food on the buffet with some limited other foods mixed in like macaroni &amp; cheese, ice cream, fried chicken, and salad.&#160; As I said in a previous blog, I do not eat alot of Chinese food, but even I managed to find enough to fill me up.&#160; The prices are very reasonable, we went for dinner and it was $9.99 a person, can't beat that deal.&#160; The service was quick, as soon as you moved a plate to the edge of the table they were cleaning it up and our drinks never got empty.</p><p>If you like Chinese food and you happen to be hungry go give them a try.&#160; If you don't have time for a buffet they also have carry-out available.&#160; I would generally post a link to their website, but I do not see one available.</p></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/HbmJV/~4/26Z-z11XVoI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Dave Pagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863359190639110820noreply@blogger.com0http://davepagespage.blogspot.com/2012/05/all-you-can-eat.html